Lincoln Riley's USC continues to underperform, failing to reach the college football playoff, losing key road games and posting disappointing results in four seasons.

A UAB football player allegedly stabbed two teammates; both victims are stable, the suspect is in custody, and an investigation is ongoing.

Diego Pavia threw for 484 yards and five touchdowns as Vanderbilt beat Kentucky 45-17, securing a 9-2 record and an undefeated 7-0 home season.

Police body, dash and drone video show the multi-hour search for Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland prior to his apparent self-inflicted death.

Multiple Bay Area public-safety incidents and legal developments include a shelter-area stabbing, a prosecution seeking cannabis-induced psychosis claim, restaurant shutdown, and criminal convictions.

X remains the dominant short, real-time text social app in the U.S., with substantially higher usage than Threads, Bluesky, or Truth Social.

Brian Kurtz will become CEO of the San Jose Downtown Association in January 2026, bringing proven downtown management and urban revitalization experience.

Lane Kiffin's future will be announced Nov. 29 after the Egg Bowl as Ole Miss pursues a CFP berth amid interest from Florida and LSU.

James Franklin's Virginia Tech contract guarantees at least $41.75 million over five years, includes TV-viewership bonuses and performance-linked staff funding.

UCLA must choose between preserving the historic Rose Bowl identity and moving to SoFi Stadium for proximity, modern facilities, and substantial financial advantages.

Temple guard Hysier Miller was declared permanently ineligible after placing 42 parlay bets totaling $473 on 23 Temple games, including three bets against his own team.

Small towns with affordability, low crime, accessible healthcare, and senior-friendly amenities—like Paso Robles, Cedar Key, and Dillsboro—are top retirement choices.

Texas received BEAD final approval for $1.26 billion in federal broadband funding, allocating fiber, LEO satellite, and fixed wireless to 242,903 locations.

A federal judge ordered an end to the National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., ruling the troop use unlawful and pausing the order.

Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss assault charges against Miramar Martinez after a Border Patrol agent shot her following a disputed vehicle collision.

Average 30-year mortgage rates rose to 6.23% as investors doubt a December Fed rate cut amid mixed and delayed jobs data.

U.S. employers added 119,000 jobs in September while unemployment rose to 4.4% and prior months’ payrolls were revised down by 33,000 jobs.

Chinese criminal networks now serve as critical partners to Mexican cartels, supplying fentanyl precursors, facilitating multi-drug trafficking, and enabling large-scale money laundering.

A judge approved an extensive courtroom wardrobe, including five pairs of socks, for Luigi Mangione, signaling a possible multi-day evidentiary hearing in early December.

Ackman proposes forgiving $193 billion in GSE draws, exercising Treasury warrants to acquire 79.9% common equity, and relisting the firms to privatize them.

Danielle Staley, 35, vanished from Rio Del Mar State Beach on Nov. 6; boyfriend Alx Nunez denies involvement and has offered a polygraph.

ICE agents allegedly entered a Queens apartment without a warrant, pointed guns at a mother, and removed her while the target no longer lived there.

Quinnen Williams praised Cowboys defensive-line teammates after a dominant debut, recording 1.5 sacks, five QB hits, and demonstrating immediate impact and leadership.

A quahog dropped from a seagull smashed a Wareham resource officer's windshield; the clam, legal size but unpermitted, was returned to deeper water.

A US judge ruled Meta does not hold a monopoly in social networking, rejecting the FTC’s attempt to force divestiture of Instagram and WhatsApp.

Mount Rainier has entered prolonged volcanic tremor activity, increasing the risk of eventual eruption and dangerous lahars that threaten nearby populated areas.

Navy's 2025 Army-Navy game uniforms honor the USS Constitution and the Navy's 250th anniversary through copper helmets, dual navy jerseys, historical typography, and 250 knots.

A federal judge ruled Meta is not a monopoly in social networking, rejecting the FTC's bid to force divestitures of Instagram and WhatsApp.

The House is set to release Epstein files, while other events include a Navy apology over airborne plutonium, a Cloudflare outage and local safety incidents.

Laney College Athletic Director John Beam raised urgent campus security concerns—private guards limited in authority—one day before he was shot and killed.

Jeff Skinner suffered a lower-body injury, avoided broken bones, and could return to play in roughly two weeks.

James Franklin is finalizing a deal to become Virginia Tech head coach, replacing Brent Pry and bringing a 128-60 record and major accomplishments.

A 16-year-old Bronx high school student with approved Special Immigrant Juvenile Status detained by ICE during a routine check-in is set to be released.

A Braintree High School student brought a realistic-looking airsoft pistol to school, was arrested, and faces multiple weapon-related criminal charges.

Several Americans provided their identities and hosted company laptops so North Koreans could fraudulently work for U.S. companies; they later pled guilty to wire fraud.

U.S. Treasury blocked the Hysa family's business empire and multiple gambling establishments for allegedly laundering Sinaloa Cartel drug proceeds through shell companies and multimillion-dollar transfers.

New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was critically injured in a Manhattan shooting and is hospitalized in critical but stable condition while police investigate.

Yuji Hu, 39, of Calgary died rescuing his 5-year-old daughter swept away by 15–20-foot waves at Garrapata Beach; the child remains missing.

Tom Timmermann, former MLB pitcher, died at 85 after a six-season big-league career featuring standout 1969 relief work and a strong 1972 starting season.

Georgia rose to No. 4 in the AP poll; Ohio State, Indiana and Texas A&M remained the top three, with Oklahoma back in the top 10.

Maryland retains Mike Locksley as 2026 head coach while increasing NIL and financial support to prioritize roster retention and recruiting.

The trial focuses on whether the Los Angeles Angels knew about Eric Kay's addiction before he provided a fentanyl-laced pill that killed Tyler Skaggs.

A false fire alarm forced a full evacuation of San Jose International Airport Terminal B, causing re-screening, flight delays and suspension of departures and arrivals.

A Florida man has spent nearly his life searching for the Skunk Ape, a six-foot, ape-like, foul-smelling creature reported in Everglades folklore.

Kiké Hernández underwent left elbow surgery after the 2025 World Series, suffered a broken bone in the elbow, and will miss the 2026 World Baseball Classic for Puerto Rico.

Cambridge, Maryland offers historic waterfront charm, abundant wildlife at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, vibrant dining, outdoor activities, and a popular waterfront resort.

Texas A&M is finalizing a six-year extension for coach Mike Elko averaging over $11 million per season, making him one of college football's top five highest-paid coaches.

Pope Leo met filmmakers to deepen dialogue with cinema and highlighted four films emphasizing compassion, human dignity, suffering, resilience, and storytelling.

American Bitcoin significantly increased revenue, mining capacity, and bitcoin holdings while achieving profitable, efficient operations and expanding its institutional-oriented bitcoin treasury during Q3.

Catch-up retirement contribution limits increase for 2026, IRA deduction phase-outs update, and high-income employees must direct catch-up contributions to Roth 401(k)s starting tax year 2027.